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Common Spring Allergies & Treatments
Common Spring Allergies & Treatments Spring is a time of year that many look forward to, with warming weather and everything outside blooming back into life, beckoning us to get out and enjoy after a long winter. Of course, as plants and flowers bloom, spring...
Vitamin B12 for College Students
Vitamin B12 for College Students Between early classes, finals, social obligations, jobs, and more, the life of a college student can be draining. Fast food is easy and by the time you can even think about going to the gym or a jog outside, you feel as though a nap...
Stress and Spring Cleaning
Stress and Spring Cleaning As the weather improves and nature blooms back into life, a sense of renewal drives us to declutter our homes and lives. Unfortunately, for many, cleaning and reorganizing feels more like an obligation than a healthy necessity, but...
Different Nut Allergies
Different Nut Allergies Although peanuts are the most commonly thought of nut when it comes to severe allergies, there are many other nuts that can pose a dangerous risk for those allergic. Tree nuts are a common allergen for many, and traces of these nuts can be...
Coughs & Colds: Odd Remedies from Around the World
Coughs & Colds: Odd Remedies from Around the World Having a cold and cough can be miserable, and sometimes, you feel like you’d try anything for some relief. Sure there are medicines available, but taking too many can be dangerous, they may not be as effective as...
Peanut Allergies: Facts & How to Handle a Reaction
Peanut Allergies: Facts & How to Handle a Reaction When you think of severe allergic reactions to food, one of the most common causes is due to peanuts. For many, the reaction is life-threatening anaphylaxis, and even the smallest, trace amount of peanuts can be...
Food Allergy Tips for School Functions
Food Allergy Tips for School Functions When your child brings home a note from school requesting you provide snacks for an event, it can be somewhat daunting, not just in regards to the time and money it requires, but ensuring it is a treat that everyone can enjoy....
Importance of General Checkups and Wellness Exams
Importance of General Checkups and Wellness Exams Everyone wants to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life, but if you are unaware of your current overall health status, you could be putting yourself at risk. Having a regular checkup and wellness exam performed by...
Vote Midwest Express Clinic a Best of the Region with NWI.com
Vote Midwest Express Clinic a Best of the Region with NWI.com NWI.com is tallying your votes for the 2019 Best of the Region Northwest Indiana businesses! Right now through March 31, you can vote for Midwest Express Clinic as the Best Urgent Care in the region under...
Ear Infection: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Ear Infection: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Ear infections are a common, uncomfortable ailment, often associated with children, but can affect adults, as well. In fact, other than regular wellness baby visits, ear infections are the most common reason for a visit...
National Self-Check Month
National Self-Check Month Many people tend to wait to seek medical care until there’s a problem present, or push things off because a check-up doesn’t fit into their busy schedules. However, the first step to preventing certain health conditions or getting ahead of...
Pediatric Care: Signs a Small Child May Not Feel Well
Pediatric Care: Signs a Small Child May Not Feel Well When you are caring for an infant or toddler who is unable to express themselves verbally, it can oftentimes be difficult to determine when they aren’t feeling well. Because of this, it is vital to pay special...